If Nero Wolfe and his sidekick, Archie, would ever admit to an Achilles’ heel-which they wouldn’t-it would be a weakness for damsels in distress. In these three charming chillers the duo answer the call of helpless heroines with nothing to lose-except their lives. First a beautiful young Aphrodite comes to Nero looking for a hero-and the answer to the mystery of her father’s death….Then an old … old flame of Archie’s reignites with a plan that may corner him into a lifetime commitment-behind bars….And finally a detective’s work is never done, as a hot tip leads the team into the sizzling center of a sexy scandal that could leave them cold-dead cold.
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Another Nero Wolfe mystery. More information about the main characters, and, oh yeah, there’s a mystery in there. Not for those who want a serious mystery read. The series is about the two main characters and their small coterie of associates/friends. I’ve been reading this series since the 1960s, so I REALLY like the books. One-off stories …
A classic. Three short stories. Always a pleasure, since its often hard to find Rex Stout at bookstores any more.
Rex stout is the master
Great writing fun read
Best detective series of all time, in my opinion.
trypical Rex Stout-good to the end.Have read all of his mysteries-love them
Rex Stout’s Nero Wolf mysteries were some of the first I ever read. This trio was new to me, and I am just as fond of them as ever.
They are classic mysteries, perhaps a little dated now, but the characters are fun. (They are not as gory as modern mysteries)
A classic read
Ultimately, what keeps one coming back to Rex Stout’s Nero Wolfe mysteries is the relationship between Nero and his aide-de-camp as well as arms and legs, Archie Goodwin. I tend to prefer the novels. where the relationship can play out more even if the plotting is weak. These novellas are great for a taste of the real thing, but the novels …
I’m a Rex stout fan from way back, love the stories
Rex Stout was a good writer.
It is always fun to see what the cast of characters are doing.
The reader has all the clues that Nero Wolfe has. Who did it? How would you get enough evidence to satisfy yourself and your client? What was the motive?
Puzzles of the finest kind to challenge your wits.
Rex Stout always delivers.
Any Rex Stout mystery is worth reading
Nero Wolfe is a unique detective
Rex stout is an amazing author. Nero Wolf and Archie never fail to please. And if you love to cook, grow orchids….it’s a winner!!!
I really enjoyed this. It was 3 short stories in one volume, and was good for night time reading, because they didn’t take forever.
Good murder mystery
Rex Stout books are always the best.